Welding Wisdom for Professionals and Beginners Alike.

To weld aluminum tubing with miter corners, clean surfaces using acetone. Set the TIG welder to 180 amps for 1/8” thickness. Use a carbide blade with 40-50 teeth for miter…

Welding aluminum tubes with round plugs involves careful heat control at the baffle edge, avoiding the tank area. Clean the aluminum surface before starting. Use plug welding by drilling holes…

Welding a transom to an aluminum boat uses a 3/16 or 1/4 aluminum plate for support. First, seal the plate to the outer surface. Cut access panels to remove rotted…

To weld thin aluminum tubing, use TIG or MIG welding. Maintain a steady arc and control heat application. For MIG, use 100% argon shielding gas and apply 1 amp per…

To weld aluminum using TIG, use the “hot and fast” technique. Start with high amperage to quickly create the weld puddle. Begin welding within one to two seconds to keep…

To fill a hole in aluminum, start by cleaning the area well. Preheat the metal and wipe it with acetone. Use a larger filler rod, like 1/8 inch, and a…

You can effectively weld aluminum without a traditional welder by using a propane torch and aluminum brazing rods. First, clean the surfaces with a stainless steel wire brush to remove…

Yes, you can weld aluminum to stainless steel, but these metals have different crystalline structures and melting points. Use techniques like TIG welding or a brazing alloy to join them….

The Titanium 150A spool gun works with MIG 140, MIG 170, and Unlimited 200 welders. It is ideal for aluminum welding and requires no adapter. Its lightweight design ensures comfortable…